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Course Description

This upper level liberal studies course describes the challenges faced by developing economies with an emphasis on persistent world poverty. We analyze questions such as extreme poverty, living under a dollar per day and the burden of disease. We also study the role of markets, government and non-governmental organizations in fostering economic development.

Notes

Scheduling Note (online sections): This course will require you to be online for live lectures every week at the scheduled times. Please review the details of the section for scheduled times. More information will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of class.

Requisites

Antirequisite: ECN 726
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Course Sections
Class Number
6000
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $574.08 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
6017
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $574.08 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1162
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $574.08 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information